Free museums in Portugal

Saint George's Castle, known as Castelo de São Jorge in Portuguese, is the most renowned castle in Lisbon. It is situated on the highest hill in the city, providing a panoramic view of the Tagus River. This strategic location has made it a significant landmark and a popular tourist attraction in Lisbon.

One of the greatest museums of Portugal; the first national museum in the country that displays some of the best art from home as well as few pieces from international artists. Of course that a collection of António Soares dos Reis, whose name the museum bears, is also a part of the exhibited artwo

Here you can encounter work of the Madeiran artists. They have been a significant influence to the other Portuguese artists of 19th century.

The Roman city of Ammaia, now in ruins, is nestled in the heart of the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park. This park is a mountainous region in eastern Portugal that stretches into Spain. The location offers a unique blend of historical and natural attractions, making it an interesting destination for tourists who appreciate both history and nature.

Museum dedicated to one of the island's former greatest resource of wealth - sugar. Artifacts regarding the manufacture and trade are on display.

Visitors to the Rua dos Correeiros Archaeological Nucleus can go on guided tour to this archaelogical museum that will show a number artefacts from various time periods. After that it is possible to get into a web of historical tunnels hidden under the building.

The famous Portuguese sculptor Lopes was born in Vila Nova de Gaia and nowadays, his works are on display in his former studio.

The Cordoaria Nacional is a former naval rope-making factory in Lisbon that is now an exhibition centre. The exhibition centre/museum features rotating exhibitions.

José Maria Ferreira de Castro was a renowned Portuguese writer and journalist, born on 24 May 1898 and passed away on 29 June 1974. His work in journalism was extensive, and he considered his fiction writing to be an extension of his documentary reporting.

The João de Deus Museum is a house museum with a bibliographic, pedagogical and artistic character. It is dedicated to João de Deus, who was one of the greatest Portuguese poets of his generation (1830 – 1896). The museum has two objectives: to be a monument to the poet and also a library to support

The Museu da Electricidade (The Electricity Museum), is one of the finest examples of industrial construction in Portugal in the first half of the 20th century, located in Lisbon. It is a cultural center and museum of science for the general public. Its exhibition rooms show the past, present and fu

The National Sports Museum of Portugal (Museu Nacional do Desporto) is a museum in Lisbon that is located in the center of Lisbon, in the Foz Palace. It was inaugurated in 2012, the year in which Portugal celebrated 100 years of participation in the Olympic Games. The Museum also houses the National